Commercial Industrial Placement 2027 — 6 months

Commercial Industrial Placement 2027

Based: White City, London
Duration: 6 months
Start date: Monday, 4 January 2027
Applications open: 9 October
Applications close: 23 October
Salary: £26,936 per annum

For a company like L’Oréal, commercial success and strong retailer partnerships are at the core of everything we do. Growing the market share of our 40 global brands takes strategic thinking, negotiation and analytical skill.

As a Commercial Intern, you’ll join one of our dynamic sales or account management teams, working directly with major retailers to drive growth and maximise our brand presence in the UK market.

Day to day, you may be:

• Analysing sales performance: Tracking weekly and monthly turnover, market share and promotional performance to identify growth opportunities
• Supporting key account management: Preparing commercial pitches and joint business plans for major retail partners
• Managing promotional plans: Coordinating online and offline trade activations to drive brand visibility
• Collaborating cross-functionally: Partnering with Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure stock availability and seamless product launches
• Monitoring competitor activity: Tracking market trends, pricing strategies and competitor promotions to keep our brands ahead
• Optimising digital shelf and in-store execution: Ensuring our products are perfectly merchandised and priced across all channels

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Initiative and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal teams and external retail partners
• The ability to meet deadlines under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment
• Proactivity and a keen eye for commercial opportunities and market trends
• Strong attention to detail, especially when working with sales data, forecasting and pricing
• A balance of analytical skills and commercial curiosity
• The ability to work autonomously

You are... In your second year at university, studying a course that includes an Industrial Placement. If you’ve already graduated, please check out our graduate roles instead!

What’s in it for you?

• A place to step outside your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential. You’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks.
• Real responsibility from day one—there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal.
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation, as well as people with disabilities, are accepted, can speak up, thrive and are celebrated.
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger. Many of our brands support societal and environmental causes to make a concrete difference.

Next steps... Once you click apply, you’ll be asked some questions to check your eligibility for this role. These will include questions about your current situation and whether you’re happy with the salary and location.

A quick note on our process: We believe in a human-first recruitment experience. While our online assessments are scored automatically, every application is carefully reviewed by our team. We do not use AI to make hiring decisions on your profile. To learn more about AI use in our application process, please read more here.

Our Assessment Centres are held in person, running from November onwards. These are specific to each function, so please be patient if you’re not invited straight away; it may be because your function’s Assessment Centre is scheduled later in the recruitment period.

If you apply for multiple positions, you’ll be put forward for the roles most suitable for you. If you have a strong preference, please apply to that single role to ensure you’re considered for your top choice. You can apply for a maximum of three roles.

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We’re committed to inclusive recruitment and to hiring and promoting each candidate ethically and equitably. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant.

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